Do you remember The Jungle Book? I remember listening to the "Bare Necessities" song over and over as a child. It brings back some really fun memories. Well, now you can share The Jungle Book The Movie: Rumble in the Jungle with your own family to keep the fun alive. It's coming out really soon, so I wanted to share some fun ways to celebrate with a Jungle Party for your special movie night. I have a Jungle Pop recipe for you and printable tags to make it even more festive!

The Jungle Book The Movie: Rumble in the Jungle DVD Release

This upcoming DVD to be released on February 12, 2013 will be available exclusively at Walmart. It's the first DVD release from the TV series which airs on Disney XD. Each limited edition DVD also comes downloadable activity kit, slide show and exclusive, collectible Mowgli and Baloo figurines.

We had a chance to get an early screening of The Jungle Book The Movie: Rumble in the Jungle. While its not quite the movie that I remember, it has the same fun characters and underlying themes. It's definitely geared towards a very young audience, ages 2-6 with simple concepts, cute characters and a very catchy theme song.

What did I like about the movie? The DVD is packed with little life lessons and in my opinion also provides real life management tools. With some of the crankier characters such as Shere Khan (the totally mean tiger), it brings up real life situation that unfortunately kid's today seem to be facing at school with bullies. I liked how the movie essentially showed that the "good" always wins. With the over protective and sensible mentor Baloo, "The Man Cub" Mowgli always has someone to help lead him to always make the right decisions in the end and helps him have a positive attitude. And.. I really like that!

The other theme that I found nice is that the movie shows the value of friendship and teamwork. When Mowgli got himself into his silly misadventures, he always found a friend or a group of friends that would help solve the problem or provide a helping hand.

Want this movie?

-The movie will be available exclusively at Walmart on February 12, 2013.

-Find more information on this new movie release at Phase 4 Films.

Have a Jungle Party!

Jungle Party Printable Party Tags

Want some fun printable tags for your Jungle Party? You could use them for the Jungle Pop Recipe (below) or pretty much anything you come up with. We made them 4 per sheet.

--> Print the Jungle Party Tags (4pp)

Jungle Pop Recipe

Ingredients

2 Cups of Coconut Milk
1.5 Cups Pineapple Chunks
3 Ripe Bananas
1 Cup of Fresh Spinach
Mini Bathroom Cups (3 ounce size) I used Dixie Brand
Wooden sticks or lollipop sticks

Instructions

In a blender, combine 1 cup of coconut milk, 2 bananas and the pineapple. Fill each mini cup up about ¾ of the way. Put these in the freezer. Prepare the next layer by blending 1 cup of coconut milk, 1 banana and the spinach. Pour the green layer on top of the first layer after they have set in the freezer for about ½ an hour. Put back into the freezer for about ½ more, then add your wooden sticks or lollipop sticks. Don't wait too long or your pops will be frozen. Enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 1447Total Fat 98gSaturated Fat 86gSodium 89mgCarbohydrates 156gSugar 91gProtein 16g

Disclosure: A free DVD and gift card were provided for review purposes, regardless all opinions are my own.

10 Comments

about how many pops does this recipe make?

What a cute idea, I'll have to try this!

Love the idea. I am using this for my son's 1st birthday in a few weeks. Its so hard i need more ideas for a jungle themed party if possible.

I bet little ones don't even know they're eating something healthy. Those tags can be used for all sorts of things - place cards etc..

Those pops look fantastic! I can't believe I don't own the original The Jungle Book yet! I bet I have the song stuck in my head when I go to bed tonight... thanks. hahahaha

Receipe sounds great and good way to get unknown veggies in there, sneaky! I however like to use plastic type freezer trays...all different designs and characters, making that a little more interesting. I've had a few hard times with freezing and then sticking cups..opps I'm bad.
THanks, cute ideal.